Government backs TVET jobs

Fiji's government is actively working to strengthen employment opportunities for graduates of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programs within the public sector. This strategic move is designed to tackle persistent skills shortages across the nation.

Minister for Transport and Public Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, emphasized the critical need for government agencies to forge robust links with tertiary institutions. He stated that this connection is vital for ensuring that skilled graduates are effectively absorbed into the public workforce, particularly through apprenticeship schemes.

Organizations such as the Public Works Department, the Water Authority of Fiji, and the Fiji Roads Authority are identified as key players in this initiative. They are expected to offer apprenticeship opportunities and direct employment to bridge the skills gap. The government is developing frameworks to boost the participation of TVET graduates, benefiting both the individuals and the overall economy by alleviating shortages of essential skilled workers.

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It’s also important that we as a government, for example the Public Works Department, the Board Authority of Fiji and the Fiji Roads Authority connect to the tertiary institutions, to the graduates, so that they are absorbed into our systems, especially apprenticeship schemes. We provide that connection to elevate our skills shortages in Fiji.